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UFC releases Yushin Okami

In one of the most unbelievable releases since Jon Fitch, the UFC has decided to release Japanese middleweight contender Yushin Okami.

Okami, a former middleweight title challenger, is 3-1 in his last four fights. He beat stars like Alan Belcher and Hector Lombard in that time, but lost his most recent bout to current contender Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza.

Okami has long been one of the staples of the 185-pound division. Debuting back at UFC 62, Okami went 13-5 in the company against some of the top fighters in the world.

This cut makes absolutely no sense. If Okami has to go then they really need to into the finer details of their company. Because I honestly don't think Bisping beats either Munoz or Lombard or Souza. Then even though I love Leben.. if Okami is getting cut they need to get realistic.

"I AM THE PUNISHMENT OF GOD, IF YOU HAVE NOT COMMITTED GREAT SINS GOD WOULD NOT HAVE SENT A PUNISHMENT LIKE ME UPON YOU."

Regardless if he asked to be released, I don't like this move. But if he did want to fight elsewhere, I hope he has great success wherever he ends up. He's a damn good fighter and can be a champion in any other promotion.

I get trimming the roster size, but releasing someone with Okami's pedigree (if he didn't ask for it) isn't a good move. I've never heard him speak ill of any aspect of the UFC.